Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that blends the delicate flavors of poached chicken with a symphony of aromatic ingredients. This recipe collection offers a delightful journey through a world of flavors, starting with the classic Poached Chicken in Olive Oil, Garlic, and Green Peppercorn Sauce. Indulge in the richness of chicken infused with garlic, peppercorns, and the subtle bitterness of olives, all enveloped in a luscious olive oil sauce. Explore variations that introduce unique twists, such as the vibrant Salsa Verde Poached Chicken, where a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs and capers adds a burst of freshness. For a heartier option, try the Poached Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, where succulent mushrooms and a velvety sauce create a comforting and indulgent dish. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Piri Piri Poached Chicken delivers a fiery sensation with its zesty sauce made from chili peppers and aromatic spices. Each recipe promises a culinary adventure, ensuring a tantalizing experience for every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POACHED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot halfway with hot water; add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the fennel wedges and carrots. Bring to a boil; cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the garlic, scallions, fennel fronds and chicken to the pot and gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Fill a bowl with salted ice water. Transfer the chicken to the ice water using tongs; let sit 30 seconds, then remove to a cutting board.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic, scallions and fennel fronds to a blender; add 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the green beans to the pot, remove from the heat and let sit 5 minutes; drain.
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley and basil to the blender and puree; season with pepper. Cut the chicken into pieces and serve with the vegetables; drizzle with the herb sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 99 milligrams, Sodium 525 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 43 grams
POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- In high-sided skillet over medium-low heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, onions and seasoning packet and stir to combine. Add the chicken to the skillet and cover. Simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet when cooked through. Slice in 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Add the peppers with their liquid to a blender along with 1/3 cup of the poaching liquid. Puree until smooth. If it is too thick, slowly add additional poaching liquid until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small pot and bring to a simmer.
- Serve the chicken topped with the roasted pepper sauce and alongside the Lemony Rice.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the chicken broth and olive oil and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, 1 of the rice seasoning packets and the wine. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 76 milligrams, Sodium 1899 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 6 grams
POACHED CHICKEN IN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE
From "Pasta and Company by Request". My friend Sherrie made this for our DD's wedding and it got raves.Very elegant, it's great for large parties as it's best made several days ahead and served at room temperature. For the wedding there was enough for 125.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place garlic and ½ cup of olive oil into food processor and process until garlic in finely chopped. Pour into large bowl. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients except chicken.
- Have a cutting board and knife ready. In a large sauté pan and in a single layer, poach the chicken in enough salted water to just cover the pieces. As the pieces appear done, Remove to cutting board and slice across the grain into 1 inch pieces. If they appear a little pink, return to the water for a few seconds.
- Place the sliced pieces immediately into the olive oil mixture and stir to coat.
- Notes.
- Can be made in advance, the dish gets better as it ages up to 5 days. Refrigerate to store, but serve at room temperature.
- If you want to increase the recipe, you don't necessarily have to increase the marinade at the same rate. If you triple the chicken, you can probably double the marinade.
- We like lots of garlic and used more.
- The cooking time for the chicken will vary with the size breast you use, you may need 30 minutes, I like to use a thermometer and cook to 180 degrees.
OLIVE OIL-POACHED COD WITH GREEN PEPPER PURéE
Unlike many cooks, John Willoughby loves what he describes as the fresh, cool and slightly bitter taste of green peppers. This dish uses the liquor from the roasted peppers in addition to pepper purée.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add the bell peppers and poblano pepper whole, and the onion wedges. Salt well and roast, turning every 10 minutes, until peppers collapse and are dark brown or black on at least half of their surfaces, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Set onions aside. Put peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for at least 20 minutes. Reserve liquor that accumulates in bowl and slice peppers open over the bowl to catch any more. Remove skins, stems and seeds from peppers. (Avoid doing this under running water, because it removes some of the smoky flavor.)
- In a food processor or blender, purée peppers and onions to yield 1 cup, season to taste and set aside.
- Salt the cod generously and allow to stand for at least 5 or up to 20 minutes. In an enameled or nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat until just warm. Reduce heat to medium low, slide cod into olive oil, cover the pan tightly and cook until cod just begins to flake, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Brush or dab a line of pepper purée on each of 4 plates, place a piece of cod over each line, drizzle first with olive oil from the cooking pan, then with pepper liquor.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1152, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 94 grams
LEMON AND GARLIC CHICKEN WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
This is a summery dish to make in the middle of a cold winter (or early spring), but you can find decent cherry tomatoes even now, from Florida or from Mexico. I marinate the breasts in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and rosemary before I pound them. This makes them very flavorful, a great savory contrast to the sweet tomato topping.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal pieces (3 if they weigh 12 ounces or more) and place in the bowl. Stir together and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels (discard marinade). Place two sheets of plastic wrap (1 large sheet if you have extra-wide wrap) on your work surface, overlapping slightly, to make 1 wide sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a piece of chicken in the middle of plastic sheet and brush lightly with oil. Cover the chicken with another wide layer of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the outside, pound chicken breast with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until about 1/4 inch thick. (Don't pound too hard or you'll tear the meat. If that happens it won't be the end of the world, you'll just have a few pieces to cook.) Repeat with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
- Season the pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper on one side only. Dredge lightly in the flour (you will not use all of it) and tap the breasts to remove excess.
- Turn oven on low. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, place one or two pieces of chicken in the pan - however many will fit without crowding. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes, until bottom is browned in spots. Turn over and brown other side, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Do not overcook or chicken will be dry.) Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. If there is more than a tablespoon of fat in the pan, pour some off into a jar or bowl.
- Turn heat on burner down to medium-high. Add wine to pan and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring often or tossing in the pan, until they begin to shrivel and burst. Add sugar and salt and pepper to taste and continue to cook, tossing the tomatoes in the pan and stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have collapsed but are still intact. Top chicken breasts with the tomatoes, sprinkle with parsley and with Parmesan if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE
From Sauces, Dips, and Salsas, this is a really simple recipe that adds great flavor to either steaks or chicken. Depending what meat I'm making this for, I usually add some herbs for a little more flavor.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse the pepper corns and set aside.
- Pan fry your meat, remove, then deglaze pan with broth.
- Stir over low heat until boiling, then add the cream and peppercorns.
- Boil for 8-10 minutes. Add brandy and boil for 1 minute.
- Serve over meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 213.4, Carbohydrate 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.4
PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY GREEN SAUCE
This cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from an addictively tangy green sauce and a crisp, bright avocado and cucumber salad. Spatchcocking-an easy and fun technique that involves removing the backbone to "flatten" the bird before cooking-makes for quick roasting and produces juicy results.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Dinner Peru Chicken Roast Cilantro Oregano Garlic
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Roast the chicken:
- Arrange rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°F. Mix garlic, cumin, oil, paprika, pepper, oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and finely grated zest from 1 lemon in a medium bowl. Quarter zested lemon; set aside 2 quarters. Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon and remaining 2 quarters to yield 2 Tbsp. juice; stir into spice mixture.
- Place chicken breast side down on work surface. Spatchcock chicken by cutting along both sides of backbone with kitchen shears. Remove backbone; reserve for stock. Turn chicken breast side up and splay open. Press down on breastbone with palms until you hear it crack and chicken is as flat as possible. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with 2 reserved lemon quarters. Squeeze juice over bird, then rub skin all over with inside of rinds.
- From both edges of cavity, loosen skin from breasts and thighs, being careful not to tear skin. Using your fingers, gently spread 2 heaping Tbsp. spice mixture under skin (reserve remaining spice mixture), then season chicken all over with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Transfer chicken, spread flat and skin side up, to a roasting pan or large skillet.
- Roast chicken 20 minutes, then brush with spice mixture and pan juices. Continue roasting, basting with spice mixture and pan juices every 20 minutes, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165ºF, 50-60 minutes total.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes, reserving pan juices.
- Make the green sauce:
- Purée cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender until combined. Add mayonnaise and purée until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use.
- Make the salad:
- Gently toss cucumbers, avocado, scallions, lime juice, oil, salt, and 1/2 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Sprinkle with more cilantro.
- Carve chicken and transfer to a platter; baste with reserved pan juices. Serve with green sauce and salad alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Green sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best. You can also use a whole chicken, but you'll need to adjust the cooking time.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a whole chicken, you may need to cook it in batches.
- Be patient: Poaching chicken takes time, but it's worth it for the tender, flavorful results.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook it just until it's cooked through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a flavorful poaching liquid: The poaching liquid is what gives the chicken its flavor. Use a combination of water, olive oil, garlic, green peppercorns, and herbs.
- Serve the chicken with a simple sauce: A simple sauce, such as a lemon-herb sauce or a green peppercorn sauce, will complement the delicate flavor of the chicken.
Conclusion:
Poached chicken is a healthy, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious poached chicken dish that your family and friends will love.
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